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1995 Geo MetroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 109 owner complaints about the 1995 Geo Metro, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid3.2× the Metro median · #1 of 12 years by complaints
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10972 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage144kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Geo Metro has problems

109 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags2927
Structure152
Service brakes, hydraulic126
Latches/locks/linkages100
Seats77
Steering73
Electrical system60
Suspension61
Seat belts52
10 other systems273

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1995 Geo Metro recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Foundation components: drum

Recall 94V-213 · Oct 26, 1994 · 435 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, A WHEEL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Geo.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Metro year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Metro median. How we score

'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Geo Metro safety ratings

1995 Geo Metro 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Metro owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I HAD 95 GEO METRO, THE DAY I WRECKED IT WAS RAINING. I WAS COMING UPON A CURVE, AND I HIT MY BRAKES. IT HAD ANTI LOCK BRAKES. THEY LOCKED UP, AND THE CAR STARTED SPINNING AROUND. I COULDN'T GET CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE CAR HAD TURNED ON ITS TOP IN A COVERT. MY 15 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN…
Complaint 10149553 · Feb 6, 2006 · 197,252 miles
DRIVING 20MPH BRAKES FAILED CAUSING FRONTEND COLLISION. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURIES RECEIVED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
Complaint 963032 · Apr 4, 1995
CONSUMER WAS TAKING OFF FROM A STOP SIGN AND ANOTHER VEHICLE CROSSED IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND WAS HIT IN THE SIDE, CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS HIT IN THE FRONT END. UPON IMPACT, AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *ML
Complaint 860718 · Apr 21, 2000

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